Clinical analysis of acute arsenic poisoning treated by early plasma exchange in 11 patients.
- VernacularTitle:早期血浆置换治疗急性砷化氢中毒11例临床分析
- Author:
Chunhua ZHANG
;
Fengtong HAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Arsenic poisoning;
Plasma exchange
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of plasma exchange early on treatment for acute arsenic poisoning and prevention for acute renal failure.Methods Eleven patients of acute arsenic poisoning were treated by plasma exchange early.Their clinical features and biochemistry indexes were observed before and after treatment.Results After plasma exchange,the clinical features of all patients improved.Nine patients had normal renal function and 2 patients had impaired renal function.Conclusion Early plasma exchange is an effective measure for prevention for acute renal failure caused by acute arsenic poisoning.
